3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (A)
Understanding 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (A)
When data must be entered in a specific format or in a particular way, clear instructions must be associated with the form field. This ensures that everyone understands any requirements for entering data, and does so in a way that ensures that people unable to see the information are made aware of it by their screen readers.
Requirements / What to do?
- Instructions are provided for fields that require data to be entered in a specific format;
- Instructions are properly associated with the relevant form field.
Common mistakes
- Data is expected in a specific format, but no instructions have been provided;
- Instructions have been provided, but they are not associated with the relevant field.